Figuring Out Our Family’s Halloween Traditions

by | Oct 28, 2013 | Trends

I can remember my first Halloween like it was yesterday. I was 13 and my mom was letting me dress up as the often feared and all intimidating ‘mime’ to attend a church harvest party. But even with the limitation of being a mute clown, I thoroughly enjoyed dressing up....

Homemade Laundry Soap Made Easy

by | Sep 12, 2013 | DIY

To say my family does a lot of laundry is an understatement. With six kids, our poor washing machine has been working overtime for most of its existence. Our family has sensitive skin, with a few of us experiencing eczema at times, requiring us to purchase brands of...

Figuring Out How I’m Made to Crave

by | Aug 22, 2013 | Health and Wellness

Lysa Terkeurst was the main speaker at the Bridging the Gap Spring Conference. I had been really excited to hear her speak, because I had just finished reading her book “Unglued.” I could totally relate to the topic, and I loved her writing style. What I didn’t...

Saving Money on School Supplies

by | Jul 29, 2013 | DIY

It’s that time of year. The patio furniture is being cleared away to make room for pallets of notebooks and markers. It’s back to school season! Studies from across the country talk about the average cost of school supplies per child skyrocketing each year. A quick...